Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWPD1409

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Ashford, Wicklow is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant (Disability Services) to join our team on a permanent wholetime basis. The role focuses on person-centred support for individuals with complex needs, delivering care plans and daily living support.

The ideal candidate will hold a QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification, speak fluent English, have strong communication skills, and be capable of working on their own initiative.

Qualifications

• A full QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.
• Full, clean Irish driver's licence desirable; ability to drive service vehicles.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Before you apply

Reference

SWPD1409

Category

Patient and Client Care

Grade

Care Assistant (Disability Services) 6482

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Important Information

The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job may be different from the HSE's terms and conditions.

Health region

HSE Dublin and South East

County

• Wicklow

Location

Ashford

Contract type

• Permanent Wholetime

Post specific related information

Qualifications required: A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.

Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker: Ability to work on own initiative. Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs. Programme Planning Person Centred Plans. Fluent English and excellent communication skills. Full, clean Irish drivers licence desirable with requirement to drive service vehicles.

Closing date

12/10/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC